Key Performance Indicators Report — August 2022

THE SHOP created the Key Performance Indicators Report to provide shop owners with valuable economic and industry data in an accessible, time-saving manner. Click on any of the links below to access that data in this month’s report.

The Brief

Inflation continues to be the primary economic concern for both consumers and business owners…

State of Business: Automotive Industry

Supply constraints are keeping vehicle sales artificially low but delivering record transaction prices and dealer profitability…

Recent Vehicle Recalls

A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…

State of the Economy

Falling gas prices offset some costs last month, but the indexes for shelter, medical care, motor vehicle insurance, recreation and more continued to rise…

Consumer Trends

As the Fed raises interest rates to rein in inflation, consumer purchasing intentions for cars, homes and major appliances have all decreased in the last month…

By A.J. Hecht

A.J. Hecht is the managing editor of THE SHOP and host of the In Gear with THE SHOP podcast. Have an idea, a tip, or a question you’d like to see answered? Contact A.J. at ahecht@cahabamedia.com.